Economy Archive March 2022
COVID-19 Update: 373 New Cases Reported
373 new positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the country over the past 72 hours reporting period.
New Zealand Supports Solomon Islands with COVID-19 Vaccines Through the COVAX Facility
Solomon Islands has received COVID-19 vaccines from the Government of New Zealand through the COVAX Facility – a partnership co-led by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and the World Health Organization (WHO), with UNICEF as the key delivery partner.
Omicron Variant Detected in Returning Passengers
Health Minister Dr. Culwick Togamana says 34 new cases of COVID-19 were detected in quarantine stations from returning passengers on repatriation flights, and says most are likely to be the Omicron variant.
RSIPF Officers Complete POM Training Conducted by China Police Liaison Team
Fourteen officers from Police Response Team (PRT) and Operational Safety Training (OST) of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) have completed the first Public Order Management (POM) training conducted by China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) on 25 March 2022 at Rove Police Headquarters.
Tourism Solomons Hits the ‘Virtual’ Road in Europe
The Solomon Islands border may still be closed but with the day when the country can re-join the rest of the world looming ever closer, Tourism Solomons has taken the front foot to make sure the country remains top of mind on the international tourism stage.
Second Fiji-Bound Flight Yet To Be Confirmed
The planned second repatriation flight to Fiji is yet to be confirmed despite earlier plans for the 30th of March.
Government Will Unveil Macroeconomic Plan
After taking a number of economic steps to keep the economy afloat during this COVID- 19 situation, the National Government has come up with a Fiscal and Macroeconomic Response Plan.
Solomon Islands Gets Approval to Use Tocilizumab for Treatment of Severe COVID-19 Cases
Health Minister Dr Culwick Togamana says the country has received approval for the use of Tocilizumab by the World Health Organization (WHO).
COVID-19 Update: 222 New Cases Recorded
The country has registered an additional 222 new positive COVID-19 cases over the past 48 hours. The cumulative total for the country now stands at 10,426.
PRT Receives Protective Gear From AFP Policing Partnership
To protect police officers as they deliver services to the Solomon Islands community the Royal Solomon Island Police (RSIPF) and Australian Federal Police (AFP) Policing Partnership (RAPPP) Mission Commander Paul Osborne handed over a range of essential Public Order Management Personal Protection Equipment items to the Police Response Team (PRT).
Mothers and Babies at NRH Post Natal Ward Safe After Fire Scare
The National Referral Hospital (NRH) is investigating a fire incident that occurred at the hospital’s post-natal ward staff office late yesterday afternoon, that forced staff, caregivers, mothers and their babies to evacuate the ward.
Students Selection Process Fair: Education Ministry
Deputy Secretary Teaching and Learning, Ms. Linda Wate says the selection process for students is fair.
Foreigner Charged For Sexual Abuse of a Minor
Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force at the Sexual Assault Unit at the Rove Police Headquarters have arrested and charged a Foreign National for sexual intercourse with a girl under 18-years at an unknown date on month of July 2021.
COVID-19 Positive Cases Surpass 10,000
Cumulative cases of Positive COVID-19 cases in the country have surpassed the 10,000 mark, while deaths resulting from COVID-19 has now reached 128.
Biggest Hydro Power Project in Solomon Islands Progressing Well
Work on the Tina River Hydropower Project in Solomon Islands is said to be progressing well despite the country’s war against COVID-19 community transmission.
NGOs Object Government’s Plan to Extend Life of Parliament
Development Services Exchange (DSE) strongly oppose the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement’s (DCGA) proposal for the extension of parliament term from four to five years in order to accommodate the Pacific Games.
SICCI Acknowledges Frontliners and Commends Easing of Restrictions
The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), on behalf of the business community and the Solomon Islands private sector extends its sincere appreciation to the hardworking health workers, police officers and all the front liners including the Australian Medical Team (AUSMAT) and other foreign-deployed teams.
Sol2023 Engages With Local Security Firms
The Sol2023 Pacific Games Organizing Committee (GOC) will be looking at lifting the standard of Security Firms in the Solomon Islands as part of preparations to host the Pacific region’s biggest sporting event in Honiara in 2023.
Games Administrators Quells Scepticism on Management of Funds
Despite the government’s optimism for a memorable Pacific Games, there is clearly scepticism in how Solomon Islands will handle the games administrative matters including the upkeep of the facilities.
COVID-19 Update: 258 New Cases
Solomon Islands has recorded 258 new COVID-19 cases over the past 48 hours. The cumulative total COVID-19 cases for the country since the outbreak now stands at 9,758.
SIG and UN Hold Joint Steeting Committee Meeting
The Solomon Islands Government, and the United Nations (UN) jointly hosted the first Joint Steering Committee meeting to discuss the implementation of their joint work in the Solomon Islands, strategic partnerships moving forward, and financing opportunities on Wednesday 16 March.
The Company Behind Dubai’s Smart City Initiative Engages Virtually With Government Officials
Mr. Victor Polovyan of Nova Reality and Terminus Al City has taken the opportunity provided by the Solomon Islands Expo 2020 Pavilion to engage virtually with various Senior government officials including relevant stakeholders from the Solomon Islands in their bid to introduce the ‘Smart City Initiative’ to the Happy Isles.
All Domestic Passenger Flights Resume After Government Approval
Solomon Airlines has confirmed that following approval from the relevant Solomon Islands Government Oversight Committees, effective immediately, the airline can again start accepting passengers and taking bookings for flights between Honiara and the Provinces.
COVID-19 Update: 465 New Cases Recorded
The Solomon Islands has recorded 465 new cases of COVID-19 over a 72-hour reporting period.
Three Co-accused Interviewed in Case Against MP for North East Guadalcanal and Her Husband
The National Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) have interviewed three co-accused yesterday 11 March 2022, in relation to the 2019 National General Election offences.
CBSI Maintains Expansionary Monetary Policy As Economic Uncertainty Looms
Based on recent assessments of economic conditions and outlook, the Central Bank of Solomon Islands Board in its meeting on 10th March 2022 deemed it appropriate to maintain an expansionary monetary policy for the next six months to ensure an incipient recovery takes hold.
RAPPP Partnership Strentghen Police Infrastructure
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP) commenced in July 2021.
445,384 Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines Administered to Date
There has been a notable increase in vaccination numbers after the COVID-19 community outbreak was first detected in Honiara and in the provinces.
COVID-19 Update: 362 Positive Cases Recorded
The country has recorded an additional 362 positive cases over the past 48 hours.
Schools Could Re-open As Early As April
The COVID 19 Oversight Committee is currently reviewing the ‘School Reopening Guideline’ with the target to slowly reopen schools by April.
25 Graduate Doctors Joins NRH Medical Team as Interns
25 graduate doctors will join the National Referral Hospital, boosting health delivery services at the country's main hospital.
Health Minister Visits National Referral Hospital
Health Minister Hon. Dr. Culwick Togamana, Permanent Secretary Mrs. Pauline McNeil and officials from the Ministry of Health together with Senior Management of the National Referral Hospital, yesterday held an onsite discussion around NRH COVID-19 response and COVID-19 patient care at the NRH Golden Ward.
Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program to Build Six Provincial Markets
Australia’s flagship Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program (SIIP) has agreed to fast track redevelopment of six markets across Malaita, Guadalcanal, Honiara, Isabel and Western Province, improve provincial ports and launch a new SIIP website.
Tourism Solomons’ Women ‘Break the Bias’ on International Women’s Day
This year the theme for International Women’s Day is ‘Break The Bias’, the theme calls for a gender free world, a world that is free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination, a world that is diverse, equitable and inclusive, a world where difference is valued and celebrated. Celebration of the day remains significant for all women in the Solomons.
Statement by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on International Women's Day
On International Women’s Day, we celebrate women and girls everywhere.
COVID-19 Update: 124 New Cases Recorded
The country has recorded an additional 124 positive cases of COVID-19.
CAUSE Project Engage Four Contractors to do Road Rehabilitation in Honiara
Sixty-eight unsealed tertiary roads in Honiara and outside the town boundary will be restored and routinely maintained for 12 months in the coming weeks.
RSIPF Contingent in Australia Train on Daniel's Defense 5.56mm Rifle
The Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) contingent in Brisbane Australia participated in Daniels Defense 5.56 mm Rifle Instructor Qualifying Program during the week ending Friday 4 March 2022.
Exam Results Ready This Week
The much anticipated 2021 examination Results for Year 9,11 & 12 will be ready by March 8th 2022.
SolTuna Hits The Shelves in the Emirates
Solomon Islands renowned Tuna products, SolTuna is making a big breakthrough into the United Arab Emirates (UAE) market following aggressive promotions at the Dubai Expo 2020.
Curfew and Restricted Entry to Honiara Emergency Zone Lifted
Curfew for the Honiara emergency zone, including the restriction of entry into the Honiara boundary, have been lifted and now cease to exist.
PNG Nationals Rescued at Sea After Drifting for 29 Days
Royal Solomon Islands Police Vessel (RSIPV) Gizo have transported nine survivors who are natives of Dawa Island, in Papua New Guinea (PNG), from South West of Rennell Island to Honiara after they were found drifting at sea and rescued by Taiwanese fishing boat on 24 February 2022.
Additional Health and Medical Supplies Boost COVID-19 Response in Provinces
With the ongoing surge in community transmission of covid-19 into the provinces, the Health and Medical Services Ministry is deploying additional supplies and workers to boost response in the provinces.
222 Public Officers Unvaccinated, 54 Self-Terminated
A total of 222 Public Officers have decided not to be vaccinated, of that 54 are now self-terminated under the Government’s No Jab No Job policy.
Solomon Airlines Confirms Fiji Repatriation Flight for 9th March 2022
Following Solomon Islands Government approval and subject to Fiji regulatory approval, Solomon Airlines will operate a repatriation flight between Nadi and Honiara on Wednesday 9 March 2022.
Caucus Endorses New Covid-19 Policy Framework
Caucus has recently endorsed the policy framework to guide the country’s efforts against the Community Transmission of Covid-19.
COVID-19 Update: 290 New Cases
Health Minister Dr. Culwick Togamana says the country has registered 290 new cases of COVID-19.
After Hit Song "Ukulele" Kadi Joins Pacific Legal Network to Protect the Environment
Pacific Legal Network (PLN) is pleased to announce that Solomon Islands lawyer William Kadi will join the team, working with Primo Afeau in Honiara, effective 28th February.